Preschool Principal

Spring Education Group • Sacramento, CA

17d

About The Position

Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.
At Spring Education Group, our Preschool leaders are Principals rather than Center Directors because leadership in our early education campuses goes beyond managing operations it is truly educationally focused. Our mission is to: Develop the Best Schools and Educators in America, and this will be the primary focus at your campus. As a Principal at Merryhill Schools, you will set the tone for a nurturing, inspiring, and academically rigorous environment where children, staff, and families thrive. We are seeking a compassionate and visionary leader for this purpose-driven role at the heart of our school community.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through leadership and operational excellence:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, educational leadership, business administration, or related field preferred OR combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in education administration, operational leadership, or business management in an early childhood setting.
• Appropriate state-required licensing credentials to confidently lead a childcare or preschool center.
• Knowledge of state licensing regulations, accreditation standards, and compliance best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with families, staff, and the community.
• Ability to inspire with a track record of developing and growing educators in an early education environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team of educators to ensure a thriving school culture, operational excellence, and strong staff performance.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team while modeling our core values and commitment to children’s success.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing standards and maintain high-quality program delivery.
• Drive enrollment growth and foster meaningful partnerships with families and the community.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of educational best practices in collaboration with other great preschool leaders.

Benefits

• A supportive network of school operations and home office leaders
• Quarterly incentive bonuses up to $2,000 with an annual target of $8,000.
• Based on five clearly defined, realistic, and measurable objectives, along with competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage, childcare discounts, and 401(k) matching.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training with long term career mapping centered on your development.
• The chance to impact the lives of children and families every day as well as the opportunity to build and develop a strong, thriving staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal